A recent study highlights a gradual reduction in slum-covered land in Mumbai’s peninsular region, dropping by 8.6% over 17 years. From 47.7 sq km in 2005, the slum area declined to 43.6 sq km in 2022, revealing a dynamic transformation in one of India’s most densely populated cities.

IAS officials, including Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) CEO SVR Srinivas, Cidco president Vijay Singhal, and BMC associate municipal commissioner Abhijit Bangar, discussed city initiatives during the Maharashtra Infrastructure Conclave.

Mega projects in Mumbai are improving commuting, decreasing pollution, and boosting economic development. Bridges, metros, and roads are changing how the city moves, linking critical neighbourhoods and enhancing quality of life.

In a significant push to ease traffic on Ghodbunder Road, a notorious bottleneck for motorists traveling from Mumbai, Thane, and beyond toward Nashik, Gujarat, and Konkan, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has accelerated the development of alternative routes.

Mumbai will build a modern inter-state parking hub on the Dahisar toll naka site. The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) hopes to reduce traffic in Mumbai by providing parking for drivers from outside the city.

The House of Hiranandani has signed agreements to redevelop five housing societies in Mumbai's Chembur suburb, a significant step towards urban renewal. These redevelopment projects, which encompass approximately 15 acres, offer a development potential of over 1.7 million square feet.

By 2047, Viksit Bharat aims to raise 1.5 billion Indians' average income to that of affluent countries. Indian urban population is expected to rise from 34% in 2018 to 40% by 2030, while rural population is expected to decline. Promoting urban-rural synergy to support economic development is crucial

Prestige Estates Projects' subsidiary Prestige Exora Business Parks purchased its partner's land parcel and development rights in Pune's desirable Kharadi neighbourhood. Land of about 4.5 acres was acquired for approximately ₹200 crore.

Mumbai has growing urbanisation and a dense population, making real estate redevelopment both a solution and a difficulty. The city suffers legal, logistical, and regulatory challenges due to ageing infrastructure and decrepit homes. How can these be resolved?

Indian real estate investors are increasingly targeting developing cities. Real estate hotspots are coming to these cities due to urbanisation, infrastructural expansion, and changing work paradigms. Ghar explains why these cities will change Indian real estate in detail.

Thane Ring Metro approval would transform urban transit in Mumbai's most active district. As an essential infrastructure project, it will reduce traffic, increase connectivity, and promote sustainable growth. Ghar presents 5 ways the Thane Ring Metro might change Thane urban mobility by 2029.

As the first Times Redevelopment Awards 2024 honoured Mumbai's future leaders, the skyline shone with innovation. Though complicated, BMC Commissioner Dr. Bhushan Gagrani called redevelopment the ultimate answer to Mumbai's land problem, calling it innovation rather than repetition.

The smart city project is one of India's many steps towards global leadership. Smart cities have cutting-edge infrastructure, effective land use, and technology to improve living. The GHAR Ultimate Guide to Smart Cities in India identifies the Top 10 Modern Living and Investment Locations in 2024.

India's real estate sector would benefit from the Finance Budget 2024's emphasis on affordable housing, infrastructure, and urban planning. The reasons are given by Ghar.

In Budget 2024, India allocates heavily on housing, infrastructure, and livelihood initiatives to boost rural and urban growth. Government strategies promote inclusive growth and economic stability, benefiting millions across. Find Ghar.tv budget analysis.